Reader, Click here to register! These can be stressful times! There's a contentious election coming up, and many of us are feeling anxious and worried about how things will play out. The holidays are right around the corner, and for all the joy the holidays bring, they can also bring worry and frustration, and they can bring up unhealed wounds and resentments from the past. Polling shows that anxiety and depression are higher than normal - a truth many of us can recognize in society, in our...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Joseph Clarke - spiritual flourishing: supportive spiritual guidance Reader, In life, there are two kinds of suffering: necessary suffering, and unnecessary suffering. Necessary suffering is the pain you feel in your heart. This is your "karma," your unresolved feelings about the past. It's the "hard feelings" you have toward the people and events that hurt you. It's the pain you're meant to heal through your heart. Unnecessary suffering is mind-generated suffering. Common forms of...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Joseph Clarke - spiritual flourishing: supportive spiritual guidance Reader, Are you curious about the spiritual awakening process? Do you want a richer appreciation of the relationship between your mind and your heart? Are you seeking a clearer understanding of the roles fear and ego play in your life? Do you want to hear an engaging, heartfelt conversation about life, love, and personal transformation? If so, I encourage you to listen to my recent appearance on The Way of the Heart podcast...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Joseph Clarke - spiritual flourishing: supportive spiritual guidance Reader, Do you have a harsh inner critic that just won't stop complaining? Is there a voice in your head that harps on you for even the smallest things? Does it feel sometimes like this negative voice is trying to break you down, derail your progress, and make you feel miserable? You should've folded the laundry already, it'll say. Ugh, look at that belly flat, you're such a slob, it'll say. You're never gonna earn this...
16 days ago • 4 min read
Joseph Clarke - spiritual flourishing: supportive spiritual guidance Reader, Here's a quote I love from the mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn: You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. I've found this guidance profoundly wise and helpful. We may fantasize about a life that's free from stresses and difficulties. In reality, life rarely plays out that way. And this is a good thing! If life was cupcakes and rainbows all the time, we would experience tremendous pleasure - but would we...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Joseph Clarke - spiritual flourishing: supportive spiritual guidance Reader, Are you undergoing a spiritual awakening? Common signs of a spiritual awakening include: experiencing more extreme emotions & emotional swings questioning your old assumptions & beliefs feeling disoriented, lost, & adrift increased fatigue, headaches, & lethargy heightened sensitivity to bright lights & loud noises feeling deeply called to serve others experiencing more synchronicities, epiphanies, & "ah hah" moments...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
SOL: supportive guidance for healing and awakening Reader, My book, SOL, was recently reviewed by Literary Titan! The reviewer did an excellent job describing SOL and conveying its many benefits to readers. Here's my favorite quote: SOL is a treasure trove of spiritual insights and practical wisdom. It is particularly suited for those who are at a crossroads, individuals facing health challenges, or anyone embarking on a journey of personal transformation. Its lessons are universal yet deeply...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader, In two days, I'll be hosting a free event where you can experience the healing power of Reiki! when: Thursday, September 5th, 12:00 - 1:15pm where: Solana Beach Public Library: 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 This event is limited to the first 17 attendees who sign up: register today to secure your spot! At this event, you will: meet three local Reiki masters learn about Reiki and its benefits experience Reiki energy healing yourself! Reiki delivers powerful, sometimes...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader, If you want to experience the healing power of Reiki energy, join me for this free event! when: Thursday, September 5th, 12:00 - 1:15pm where: Solana Beach Public Library: 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 This event is limited to the first 17 attendees who sign up: register today to secure your spot! At this event, you will: meet three local Reiki masters learn about Reiki and its benefits experience Reiki energy healing yourself! Reiki is a form of energy healing that...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read